Award-Winning Tutors in Nashville, TN for students with Special Education

...K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district, to increase literacy rates. Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"; I believe that being able to read allows one freedom and the confidence to choose any path in life; opens doors figuratively and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write; they just need a teacher...

Dedicated and energetic individual who has spent the last five years teaching in low-income communities working towards closing the achievement gap. Specific expertise in supporting students who struggle academically and behaviorally, teaching students with significant math gaps, and creating and providing intense interventions. Has a passion working with students who struggle and supporting them on their academic journey to believing and achieving.

...students and seeing the light in their eyes as they solve a problem. One of my favorite quotes is, "The best teachers will show you where to look but not tell you what to see." I firmly believe that empowering students and giving them the tools to be successful on their own is the best gift they can receive. Most of my experience is in high school teaching; however, I have worked with students in...

...University. I received a Masters in Instructional Leadership through Union University and am a licensed principal. The subjects I am most passionate about are reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics and elementary math. I also have experience teaching students how to be more organized and strategies in test taking. I am a big believer of building relationships. I want my students to have confidence in me and the two of us work together to set...

...Austria. I tutor a broad range of subjects dealing primarily with English and American Literature, as well as creative and essay writing. As a former high school student, I tended to struggle with my studies. My mother kindly enrolled me with talented and dedicated tutors. I finally got the one-on-one attention I needed and my academic career improved tremendously. I will dedicate myself to improving a student’s learning the same way I was taught. I...

Hello, my name is Alexandra. Currently, I am a first-year special education teacher and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. I am also a tutor with eight years of experience. My areas of tutoring expertise include mainly reading and mathematics; however, I also have experience with other subject areas noted in my profile.

...energy of the city and have made wonderful friends and connections here. My upbeat personality, years of experience working with children and strong organizational skills make me a strong tutor. Furthermore, my background in psychology and Special Education allow me to differentiate instruction, decrease anxiety, and employ positive behavior supports to ensure that the students I work with are successful in all realms of their studies. When I am not working, I enjoy taking my...

...teaching career as a Substitute Teacher and returned to obtain my Masters Degree of Education in Special Education because teaching has always be my first career choice. My son is also special needs and for years, I was on the other side of the table in IEP meetings and I felt I could make a difference in other kids lives mentoring and educating. My favorite subjects and area of expertise is that I am passionate...

I am a certified and licensed K-8th grade teacher. I like working with all ages and have a passion for teaching. I enjoy watching my students learn new things and develop skills to become a life-long-learner.

...am able to create quality, yet comprehensive curriculum for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which...

...all ages, interests, strengths, and areas of need. In addition to my SLP experience, I am driven by initiatives that focus on educational reform and evidence-based interventions as shown by many of my experiences including: > Teaching English to scholars while studying in Spain > Coaching and leading volunteers for various church ministries > Training women-empowering businessstart-up employees in the Dominican Republic > Serving as a Department of Education research scholar to empirically investigate the...

...behavior problems. I taught English as a Second Language (ELL) to 6th and 7th graders for one school-year. During that year, I learned that the English Language Learners (ELL Students) took more test than the other students. Also, all of the students took many mandatory-standardized test and practice test. It is because of these many tests, teachers were not given enough time to effectively teach the learning material to the students during the academic school-year....

...areas of expertise are ACT Prep, English, Literature, and Math. I love to work on essays as well. I'm often blown away by how lucky we are as human beings to have the capacity to consciously pursue interests and develop skills. We have the ability to see something, conceptualize it, and say "hmm... I want to do that," and then go do it. That's such a gift! And now I'm learning that sharing those interests...

...I am very patient, but determined.I will conform to the learning styles of the student as best as I can. I currently attend Austin Peay State University. I am getting my bachelors degree in K-6 Education. I also have taken all of the Early Childhood Education Classes. I have helped students and children for about 8 years now. I have a very personal interest in students with disabilities (my little sister is disabled). I have...

...they modeled a 'desire to try," which resulted in the "momentum" that helped me intentionally reach learning goals. My mother and grandmother, who were not teachers, fostered my character learning experience. Though my grandmother did not attend school past the third grade, she helped me make the wise decision to follow directions. Mother taught me how trusting relationships within the family and community were vital in learning to live and relate "outside the classroom." I...

...subjects such as math, Spanish, social sciences, the arts, study skills and professional career development. I have tutored one on one, classroom settings, and at-home settings. I have developed my expertise through working in various setting, and with student who have different intellectual levels. I am great with students who struggle to focus. I have found my passion in teaching because I can help and give back. Working with students teaches them, but also teaches...

...comprehension curriculum for the established Kennedy Center Reading Clinic in Nashville, TN. Reading is definitely my passion and strong suit. However, my teaching philosophy is to make my work kid-centered, assuring that I am meeting the educational and emotional needs of my students. As I teach, I focus on exuding care, compassion, and excitement. Students often find learning contagious, and a healthy mix of extroverted love for teaching with organization and explicit content typically yields...

...27 years of full time higher education experience as an associate professor of college English. I also work with children from ages 3 to 14 in basic math and English skills. Additionally, I have served many years on college admissions teams and managed the tutoring and writing centers on college campuses. I have also have one year's experience as a full time Special Education Teaching Assistant. Learning is an action verb and one of life's...

...bachelor's degree at James Madison University and My Master's at Bloomsburg University in Speech and Language PAthology. I am currently obtaining my Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University. throughout my graduate career, I was always tutoring classmates in areas of voice and swallowing disorders. I have been part of multiple research projects where I gained proficiency at technical writing, basic science, research design, and statistical analysis. I love making seemingly difficult concepts attainable and fun!

...the past 10+ years, I have had the opportunity to work with exceptional students in various programs within the exceptional education department, such as Resource Pull-Out Intervention, Moderate Intervention Program (MIS), and Inclusive programs at both Elementary and High School levels. I believe all students have a right to an education, where they can learn in an environment that is healthy, positive, and universal. It promotes academics as well as social and emotional educational growth.